PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will resummon all individuals alleged to be linked to a corruption scandal involving several Sabah assemblymen.
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the directive follows the commission’s receipt of a forensic report related to video recordings that went viral on social media last year.
“The forensic report has been completed and handed over to the investigating officer. It was submitted about a week ago.
“My instruction is for the investigating officer to resummon all those said to be involved, whether appearing in the video, in possession of the video, or otherwise, to have their statements recorded in order to verify the video’s contents,” he said at a press conference here, Thursday.
However, he declined to comment on the authenticity of the video, adding that the investigation should be concluded within a month.
“I do not wish to make any comments on whether the video is authentic or not. What’s important is that we conduct the investigation and call those involved to give their statements regarding the content of the video.
“The deputy public prosecutor will assess the forensic findings to verify whether the video is genuine and so forth, before making a decision,” he said.
Last month, the media reported that eight Sabah assemblymen had been recalled to verify the contents of several video recordings allegedly linked to the case.
Previously, several video clips allegedly showing conversations related to corruption between certain individuals and several Sabah assemblymen concerning mineral licensing issues in the state went viral.
The MACC has confirmed that an investigation paper has been opened on the matter, and that a comprehensive investigation is underway, including digital forensic analysis of the evidence.
In a separate development, Azam gave an assurance that the MACC will investigate allegations of corruption related to the pricing transparency of the MyKiosk project.
He said the MACC received a report on the matter from MCA on Wednesday, while the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) submitted several related documents earlier Thursday.
“So far, the reports we’ve received are largely based on information circulating on social media. We must first verify the facts and not jump to conclusions,” he said.
KPKT Minister Nga Kor Ming previously stated the ministry is open to any investigation, including by the MACC, concerning the pricing transparency of MyKiosk.
